Highlights
- Comprehensive distribution details for multiple Vanguard ETFs.
- Key dates for the distribution process outlined.
- Reinvestment options available for unit holders.
Vanguard Investments Australia Ltd (VIF) has recently declared the final distribution figures for its range of Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs). This announcement includes specifics on the distribution amounts for several key ETF products, catering to a wide array of investment interests.
Among the highlighted funds, the Vanguard MSCI Australian Large Companies Index ETF (ASX:VLC) is set to distribute a significant 108.4570 cents per unit. For those invested in international markets, the Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets Shares ETF (ASX:VGE) will provide a distribution of 15.2792 cents per unit. Domestic government securities, represented by the Vanguard Australian Government Bond Index ETF (ASX:VGB), will see distributions of 29.4933 cents per unit. Not to be overlooked, the Vanguard Australian Shares High Yield ETF (ASX:VHY) offers a robust distribution of 243.4751 cents per unit.
Additional distributions are noted across various sectors and regions. The Vanguard MSCI Index International Shares ETF (ASX:VGS) will distribute 147.0283 cents per unit, while the Vanguard International Fixed Interest Index (Hedged) ETF (ASX:VIF) provides 18.7795 cents per unit. For those interested in corporate bonds, the Vanguard Australian Corporate Fixed Interest Index ETF (ASX:VACF) offers a distribution of 46.5597 cents per unit.
Investors seeking global exposure will find the Vanguard Global Aggregate Bond Index (Hedged) ETF (ASX:VBND) distributing 25.5309 cents per unit. Additionally, diverse investment strategies are catered for with distributions from the Vanguard Diversified High Growth Index ETF (ASX:VDHG) at 93.3625 cents per unit, Vanguard Diversified Growth Index ETF (ASX:VDGR) at 64.5659 cents per unit, and other diversified funds presenting varying distribution amounts.
The timetable for these distributions is structured with critical dates to note. The Ex Distribution Date is set for 1 April 2025, followed by the Record Date on 2 April 2025. Payments are scheduled to be disbursed to investors on 16 April 2025.
For unit holders looking to reinvest their earnings, Vanguard offers a Distribution Reinvestment Plan (DRP). Those interested must make their DRP elections by 5pm on the Record Date to participate. This plan allows investors to automatically reinvest their distributions into additional units of their chosen ETFs, thus potentially compounding their investment returns over time.
This announcement affirms Vanguard's commitment to providing transparent and timely information to its investors, ensuring they are well-informed and equipped to make decisions regarding their investment strategies.